Southern Baptist Convention
Large evangelical organization
The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Protestant denomination in the United States, a fellowship of autonomous Baptist churches concentrated in the American South.
Founded in 1845 when Southern Baptists split from Northern Baptists over slavery, it remains theologically conservative, emphasizing biblical inerrancy, evangelism, and traditional positions on gender and sexuality.
He grew up Southern Baptist in Alabama.
Tennessee's largest city
- Bible BeltProtestant-heavy U.S. territory
- religious libertyProtected right to worship
- Great CommissionCommand to evangelize globally
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
revival · televangelist · homecoming · gospel music · church supper · Vacation Bible School · Wednesday night · altar call
Vast Christian congregation
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- pastorChristian congregation leader
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
- seminaryClergy training college
theology · doctrine · preaching · sermon · tithe · communion · worship · fellowship
Strict adherence to core tenets
- inerrancyTotal freedom from mistakes
- creationismDivine origin doctrine
- complementarianismDoctrine of gendered church roles
- family valuesBeliefs prioritizing domestic bonds
pro-life · abstinence · traditional marriage · Patterson · gender roles · headship · modesty · separation
Religious outreach worker
- missionsAssigned important tasks
- outreachProactive community assistance
- gospelSacred choral tradition
- conversionAct of changing states
witnessing · tract · soul-winning · testimony · church planting · unreached peoples · send
Religious movement splitting Christianity
- religious freedomRight to practice faith
- separation of church and stateConstitutional religious neutrality principle
- immersionState of being submerged
Nashville
Tennessee's largest city
- Bible BeltProtestant-heavy U.S. territory
- religious libertyProtected right to worship
- Great CommissionCommand to evangelize globally
potluck · revival · televangelist · homecoming · gospel music · church supper · Vacation Bible School · Wednesday night · altar call
megachurch
Vast Christian congregation
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- pastorChristian congregation leader
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
seminary · theology · doctrine · preaching · sermon · tithe · communion · worship · fellowship · discipleship
fundamentalism
Strict adherence to core tenets
- inerrancyTotal freedom from mistakes
- creationismDivine origin doctrine
- complementarianismDoctrine of gendered church roles
family values · pro-life · abstinence · traditional marriage · Patterson · gender roles · headship · modesty · separation
missionary
Religious outreach worker
conversion · witnessing · tract · soul-winning · testimony · church planting · unreached peoples · send
Reformation
Religious movement splitting Christianity
- religious freedomRight to practice faith
- separation of church and stateConstitutional religious neutrality principle
- immersionState of being submerged
Southern Baptist Conventioninterfaith dialogue
Discussion across religious boundaries
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